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enFacial Swelling May Be More Common with Rosaceahttp://rosacea.org/rr/2000/fall/article_4.php
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Facial edema, or swelling, may be more common in rosacea patients than is widely recognized because it is a difficult symptom for physicians to spot, according to Dr. Mark V. Dahl, chairman, Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.</p>
<p>"We don't appreciate edema very much," he said, because often at the initial visit, "we don't know what the patient normally looks like." He noted that facial swelling is not usually the symptom that causes the patient to visit the doctor, but it can be treated along with the other effects of rosacea.</p>
<p>It is believed that facial swelling in rosacea may be due to increased blood flow during flushing. If dilated vessels become "leaky," extra fluid may accumulate in the tissues faster than the lymphatic system, which transports fluids throughout the body, can remove it.</p>
<p>Dr. Dahl noted that because swelling is related to flushing, "if you control the flush, you control the edema." There is medical therapy for flushing, he said, and facial massage and cool packs also may be useful. Cool packs for the face can be found in pharmacies.</p>
<p>"Edema can alter the patient's appearance, and also contribute to progressive worsening of rosacea," Dr. Dahl said. "Controlling this symptom can help halt this process."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Tags: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/facial-swelling" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">facial swelling</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-issue field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Issue: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0"><a href="/taxonomy/term/55" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Fall 2000</a></li></ul></div>Sun, 01 Oct 2000 05:00:00 +0000stoptime1875 at http://rosacea.orghttp://rosacea.org/rr/2000/fall/article_4.php#commentsNew Study Links Swelling and Excessive Tissuehttp://rosacea.org/rr/2000/summer/article_4.php
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Growing evidence now confirms that rhinophyma, the excess growth of tissue on the nose that represents the most advanced stage of rosacea, is a result of the chronic lymphedema (swelling) that often appears in rosacea, according to a new study published in the <i>Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology</i>.<span class="small"><sup>1</sup></span></p>
<p>"This study's findings have tracked the link between the vascular system and the more permanent disfiguring effects of rosacea," said Dr. Jonathan Wilkin, director of Dermatologic and Dental Products, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "This new finding emphasizes the importance of avoiding flushing to prevent later excess tissue growth that cannot be treated with medication."</p>
<p>Lymphedema is the swelling that occurs when excess fluid accumulates because of the lymphatic system's flawed ability to clear it away normally.<span class="small"><sup>2</sup></span> The study, by Dr. Filippo Aloi and colleagues at the University of Turin in Italy, documented microscopic changes that indicate chronic edema leads to excess tissue. The researchers noted that inadequate drainage may be due to a mechanical obstruction.</p>
<p>An early sign of rhinophyma may be an indentation on the bridge of the nose after wearing glasses, Dr. Wilkin said. Some physicians have even noted that heavy glasses themselves can contribute to swelling of the nose. Opting for a lighter pair of glasses may help.</p>
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<p>Aloi F, Tomasini C, Soro E, Pippione M: The clinicopathologic spectrum of rhinophyma. <i>Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology</i>. 2000;42:468-472.</p>
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<p>Wilkin JK: Rosacea: Pathophysiology and treatment. <i>Archives of Dermatology</i>. 1994;130:359-362.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Tags: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/research" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">research</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/facial-swelling" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">facial swelling</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-2" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/rhinophyma" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">rhinophyma</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-3" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/phymatous-rosacea" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">phymatous rosacea</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-issue field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Issue: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0"><a href="/taxonomy/term/56" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Summer 2000</a></li></ul></div>Sat, 01 Jul 2000 05:00:00 +0000stoptime1882 at http://rosacea.orghttp://rosacea.org/rr/2000/summer/article_4.php#commentsQ&A: Facial Swelling & Spreading Rosaceahttp://rosacea.org/rr/1996/summer/qa.php
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="title"><a id="1" name="1"></a><span class="subtitle"><b>Q.</b> <strong>Can rosacea cause your face to swell?</strong></span></p>
<p class="title"><b>A.</b> Yes, certain rosacea sufferers may experience some swelling (edema) in the face that may become noticeable as early as the initial stage of the disease. The same flushing that brings on rosacea's progression can be associated with edema, a build-up of fluid in the tissues of the face. It generally occurs above the nasolabial folds -- the creases from the nose to each side of the mouth -- and can cause a "baggy cheek" appearance. It is also believed that in some patients this swelling process may contribute to the development of excess tissue around the nose, causing it to become bulbous and bumpy (see feature on <a href="../summer/article_4.html">rhinophyma</a>).</p>
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<span class="subtitle"><b>Q.</b> <strong>When you apply topical medications, can you spread rosacea from one area of your face to another?</strong></span></p>
<p class="title"><b>A.</b> No, rosacea is not a contagious disease -- one that can be transferred from one person to another through contact -- nor is it caused by a virus or bacterium that can be spread around your face on your fingertips. You do need to be sure, however, that the way you apply your medication or cleanse your face is not aggravating your condition. For instance, be sure to wash your face gently with a mild cleanser, avoiding abrasive material and using lukewarm water before applying medication. If using your hands, thoroughly clean them first to remove any gritty material. Apply medication after your face has dried. Never scrub or rub your face excessively.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Tags: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/qa" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Q&amp;A</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/facial-swelling" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">facial swelling</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-2" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/contagion" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">contagion</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-issue field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above clearfix"><h3 class="field-label">Issue: </h3><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0"><a href="/taxonomy/term/70" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Summer 1996</a></li></ul></div>Mon, 01 Jul 1996 05:00:00 +0000stoptime1982 at http://rosacea.orghttp://rosacea.org/rr/1996/summer/qa.php#comments